Intergenerational Art Project is progressing!

On the 21st October Sally, Cheryl and Laurence representing Wheels, Jenny Kerr Jason Maxlow and Eric McCrum conducted a workshop for a group of Indigenous students and some staff at Mundaring Primary School.  Jason began by chatting to the children, then showed them a selection of his art works and spoke about the materials and techniques used in their production.  Then he opened his Treasure Box and produced pieces of tree bark,  skulls of a tiny cat, cockatoo and magpie which he described as “gross” appealing to the kids of course.  Eric arrived and it was recess time.  After a break the students returned and spent time drawing and using natural powders made from resins and charcoal to draw what took their eye from the items on display.  Jenny had added a beautiful selection of nuts and seeds.  Then it was Eric’s turn to show his slides of the minibeasts of the forest.  He commands attention as soon as he speaks.  Their eyes widened and although some of them continued to draw and fill in, they were focused on what he was saying.  Jason left with a bundle of drawings!!  The School had done a very noteworthy job of organizing this session, freeing up the students and staff and generally welcoming us.